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Poster Presentation
PP1. A Stride Towards Open
Access and Open Science: Libraries and Librarians as Promoters
of Change
Lily Yuxi Ren
The Hospital for Sick Children
Introduction: Concerns for the production,
sharing and communication of scientific information contribute
to the Open Access (OA) and Open Science movements that strive
to bridge the divide between traditional and OA models of
research and publishing to create a paradigm shift in scientific
communication. This poster aims to examine the discourse
surrounding the development of the 2008 National Institutes of
Health Public Access Policy (NIH-PAP). It maps the opportunities
and challenges of the policy in the scientific communities and
presents areas where librarians can advocate and support OA and
OS. Methods:
Examining key tenants of the NIH-PAP, the analytic method used
in this study is Norman Fairclough's three-dimensional model for
a critical discourse analysis (CDA) which consists of three
interrelated processes of analysis to explain the relationship
between language, ideology, and identity, and uncover hidden
determinants. Results:
The NIH became the first United States federal agency to legally
require OA to the results of its funded research through
intensive advocacy efforts on the part of the America library
community and a broad coalition of allied organizations. The CDA
documents the competing discourses of the NIH-PAP between the
American library community and a subset of the publishing
industry who continue to stage efforts to influence the debate
over public access. Discussion:
The advocacy effort on the public discourse of OA requires the
support from critical strata of the academy and congress.
Libraries and librarians are the catalyst for new opportunities
to extend OA to publicly funded research.
PP2. Utilisation d'un
Bulletin de Veille en Application des Connaissances : une étude
Longitudinale Descriptive
Nathalie
Rheault1, Hervé Tchala Vignon Zomahoun1,
Lobna Khadraoui1 & France Légaré2
1Unité de Soutien-SRAP du Québec & 2Center
Recherche Sur Les Soins Et Les Services De Première Ligne De
L'université Laval
Objectif: La Composante “Application des
Connaissances” de l’Unité de soutien-SRAP du Québec a pour
mandat de faciliter la diffusion et l’application des
connaissances auprès de ses clients. Elle a donc mis en place un
système de veille informationnelle permettant de produire des
bulletins bimensuels en application des connaissances
français/anglais. Chaque bulletin comprend quatre sections:
Actualités, Évènements, Ressources, et Articles Scientifiques. Méthode: Nous avons
fait une analyse descriptive des données générées par MailChimp
suite à l’envoi des bulletins sur la période de mai 2017 à
décembre 2018. Résultats: Nous avons
publié neuf bulletins pour un total de 5 195 abonnés contactés.
Le nombre cumulatif d’abonnés contactés a augmenté de 504 à 607
(Médiane=589). En moyenne, 52.6% des courriels envoyés ont été
ouverts avec une variation allant de 42.0% à 59.3% (Médiane=
52,0%). La section des bulletins qui est la plus lue est celle
des Ressources avec en moyenne 9,4 clics/hyperlien, tandis que
celle la moins lue est celle des Événements avec 4.4
clics/hyperlien. Exposé:
Nous avons observé une augmentation progressive du nombre
d’abonnés aux bulletins et une variation modérée des intérêts
suscités. La section Ressources où on publie des outils en
application des connaissances semblait être la plus convoitée.
Ceci témoigne de l’intérêt des lecteurs pour l’utilisation des
produits de connaissances. Par ailleurs, nous devrons rendre
plus attrayantes les autres sections pour nos bulletins futurs.
PP3. Haven't We Seen This
Already? Duplicate Records in Weekly Ovid AutoAlerts
Tara Landry, Dahlal
Mohr-Elzeki & Irina Iavorskaia
McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Libraries
Introduction: The primary objective of this study is to present
data on records identified via Ovid's AutoAlert (SDI) feature.
AutoAlert is one of several strategies that healthcare
professionals can use to keep up-to-date with the literature and
thus maintain their clinical competence. It allows users to be
notified via email when any new citations matching their search
specifications are created in Ovid databases. Methods: We performed
searches in MEDLINE and Embase via Ovid on two topics and
created weekly alerts for each search. Over a period of one
year, each “new” result was analyzed to determine whether it was
previously retrieved by the initial search or in subsequent
alerts. If the result had been retrieved previously, the nature
of the revision to the initial record (the reason it was
identified as “new”) was noted. Results: Extracted
data was analysed in Excel. The investigators will present
descriptive statistics on the frequency and nature of duplicate
records generated via AutoAlert. Discussion: Given the
increasing rate of publication in the medical literature (813
598 citations were added to Medline in 2017), email alerts in
bibliographic databases can be useful tools to help healthcare
professionals keep abreast of their topics of interest.
Unfortunately, our study found that the AutoAlert feature
consistently included edited or revised records in addition to
newly created citations and was therefore of limited value.
PP4. Gaining Autonomy and
Ownership of Library Web Properties in a Hospital Library
Setting
Zack Osborne1
& Alissa Epworth2
1Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) &
2St. Michael's Hospital
Introduction: Like many libraries in hospital settings, our
library's web properties were built and accessed within the
rigid platform of the corporate intranet; inflexible, cluttered
design, difficult to access from off-site, and awkward to
update. For many years, our library staff and users made the
best of the disappointing situation aching for something better,
which, all the while was right under our noses. In the words of
Kelly Clarkson, to "breakaway," one must "take a risk, take a
chance, make a change." Following this sage wisdom, our library
undertook efforts to develop a new, external, and public-facing
web presence using existing licensed content management system
(CMS) software available to us. Description & Outcomes: After consultations
with our users and library peers, we customized our CMS to build
a new library website outside the confines of the hospital's
locked-down and centralized intranet portal. We gained autonomy
and ownership of our library web properties to better fulfill
the information needs and meet information-seeking behaviours
(and expectations) of our users from wherever they are on any
device. Discussion: This
session will highlight our approach, considerations, and share
the tools used for our library website to successfully
"breakaway."
PP5. Developing a
Provincial Liaison Model in a Healthcare Organization
Connie Winther, Nicole
Loroff, Joycelyn Jaca, Ashley Leonard, Alison Pinches &
Shelley White
Alberta Health Services
Introduction:
The
Knowledge Resource Service (KRS) provides library services to
Alberta Health Services' (AHS) staff and physicians with a
client base of over 108 000.
A provincial liaison model (PLM) was developed to provide a
framework of responsibility for library liaison activities, as
traditional subject liaison was not possible given the
complexity and geographic spread of AHS. Description: Through a
consensus decision making process, the PLM was developed by the
KRS liaison workgroup with the exception of the subject areas of
cancer care and mental health which have subject liaisons. Each
librarian's responsibility encompasses set geographic areas
including both urban and rural regions and equitable client
numbers. A literature review and needs assessment were completed
to identify what tools and training library staff need to
provide best practices in liaison with AHS clients. A
communications toolkit, mobile apps training, networking
training, shared learning meetings, and a promotion and
awareness plan are all in development to support liaison
activities. Furthermore, a trial of a Customer Relationship
Management tool is ongoing to manage liaison contacts and
activities for tracking and evaluation purposes. Outcomes: The PLM is
currently in the pilot phase with ongoing informal evaluation of
KRS staff through email feedback and in person meetings. A more
formal evaluation is planned for the end of the trial period. Discussion: Initial
feedback on the PLM has been positive, with KRS staff optimistic
about a structured approach to developing new relationships and
the potential impact on client centred services.
PP6. Database
Selection in Systematic Reviews: A Review of Recent Systematic
Reviews in PubMed
Debbie Chaves
Wilfrid Laurier University
Introduction: Systematic reviews require effective search stings
to use when searching databases. Librarians are experts in
developing these search strings. However, which databases should
you search, and how many? Should your library subscribe to a
particular database? This survey examines recently published
systematic reviews and determines the number of different
databases searched and which databases are searched most often.
Methods: The most
rigorous systematic reviews are usually Cochrane Reviews, which
require reporting of the databases used within an Appendix.
PubMed will add the new MeSH term “Systematic Reviews as a
topic” in January 2019, which will broaden this research to
include a wider sample set beyond just Cochrane Reviews and
increase the number of systematic reviews that can be sampled. Results: As a test, a
quick survey of all Cochrane Reviews for the month of November
found 64 reviews (one was withdrawn, and one had no Appendix).
Out of the remaining 62 reviews, the frequency and choice of
databases were collected. The average number of databases used
was 5.8 and the median was 6. EMBASE was searched the most
frequently with 82% of reviewers' choosing to search it. Only
one review used the free database Epistemonikos. Discussion: The
results of this data will help inform librarians about which
databases to use for systematic reviews, which databases it
might be prudent to own, the variety of databases currently in
use, and the use of new open access databases for systematic
reviews.
PP7. Do We Go Big, or Do We
Stay Home: Needs Assessment for a Systematic Review Service
Krista Alexander &
Katharine Hall
Concordia University
Introduction: How do you know if your library needs a systematic
review service? Before spending time developing a service, a
needs assessment was done to examine Concordia University's
systematic and scoping review (SR) output. Description: Searches
were performed in 19 databases to find SRs co-authored by
Concordia affiliated researchers. Ross-White's methodology was
used to determine the level of librarian involvement in these
SRs. Outcomes: There
were 102 Concordia affiliated SRs from a variety of departments,
most prominently Health, Kinesiology & Applied Physiology,
Psychology, Education, and Management. A full-text analysis of
101 articles revealed that 17 articles had librarian co-authors,
26 acknowledged a librarian, and 58 did not mention librarians.
Of those articles with librarian co-authors, 9 were co-authored
by a single individual at Concordia Library. Of those articles
that acknowledged a librarian, 3 acknowledged librarians from
Concordia Library. Discussion:
The number of SRs (43) that acknowledged or were co-authored by
librarians was not negligible and showcased evidence of a
research culture at Concordia accepting of librarian involvement
in SRs, thus hinting at the potential for a service to be well
received. At the same time, more than half of the articles (58)
did not mention librarians. Creation of a service and outreach
targeting those departments may help increase the collaboration
with librarians in SRs authored by Concordia researchers.
PP8. Making
Space for Innovation: British Columbia Health and Human Services
Library and Health Innovation Hub
Denise McGeachy, Jenny
Bourhill & Anne Lomas
Health and Human Services Library, BC Ministry of Health
Introduction:
The Health and Human Services
Library (HHSL) provides library service to the Ministries of
Health, Mental Health and Addictions, and Children and Family
Development in British Columbia. In late 2017, the Ministry of
Health engaged consultants to conduct an external review of the
HHSL and develop strategies to enhance its sustainability. The
consultants were also tasked with exploring the feasibility of
building a Ministry Innovation Hub that could be aligned with
the HHSL operations. The recommendation of both reviews was to
physically integrate the HHSL into the Innovation Hub. Description: In late
2018, construction began to transform the HHSL space into the
Innovation Hub. The Hub will be both a physical space and a
corporate service that houses the library and provides space for
collaboration and innovation for Ministry staff and teams. Outcomes: The physical
space is currently under renovation and will be substantially
complete in April 2019. The Hub will support innovation and
collaboration across the Ministry, with the outcome of
delivering evidence-based policy. The Library will be a partner
in supporting evidence-based decision-making for the Ministry. Discussion: The HHSL
began planning for integration into the Innovation Hub in late
2018. Working
closely with colleagues from the Knowledge Management Branch,
the Library team is working through the nuances of the Hub as
both a physical space and corporate service. A physical space
for the library and a collaborative space for selected project
teams.
PP9. Development of a New
Workshop on Demystifying Systematic Reviews
Andrea Quaiattini &
Lucy Kiester
McGill University
Introduction: As the desire to conduct comprehensive knowledge
synthesis projects continues to grow, librarians are called upon
to provide a range of support to researchers for these projects.
Health sciences librarians are taking different approaches to
filling this knowledge gap; the 3-part course described by
Lenton and Fuller in their 2019 JCHLA article varies from that
described by Campbell et al., in their 2016 article. Health
sciences librarians at Schulich Library at McGill University
developed a workshop to provide an in-depth examination of the
systematic and scoping review process. Our poster will present
learning outcomes, our content choices, and our approach to
targeted instructional design. Description: Designed
for students and faculty, the workshop adopts a unique approach
by guiding participants through the entire review process, from
question development to publication. Competencies and resources
are identified (but not taught) throughout the workshop so
participants gain both an understanding of the review process
itself and abilities they must develop in order to be
successful. Outcomes/Discussion:
The poster will present our thoughts and observations on the
approach and development process, results from our “break our
workshop” peer review exercise, and anticipated changes in
response to our first delivery of the workshop in June 2019. We
also hope to solicit feedback from our colleagues who offer
similar courses at their institutions, while providing
information and insight to those who are considering doing so.
We hope this discussion will draw teachers of knowledge
syntheses together, and that we will all leave with new ideas,
renewed enthusiasm, and the knowledge that we are not alone in
this endeavour.
PP10. Supporting
Evidence-Informed
Public Health: The Evolution of the Shared Library Services
Partnership (SLSP)
Jane Beehler1,
Amy Faulkner2, Tracey Zurich3, Stephanie
Commisso3, Valentina Younge4, Carolynne
Gabriel4, Melanie Dittburner1 & Beata
Pach5
1KFL&A Public Health, 2Simcoe Muskoka
District Health Unit, 3Thunder Bay District Health
Unit, 4Middlesex-London
Health Unit, 5Public Health Ontario
Introduction: In April 2012, Public Health Ontario established
the Shared Library Services Partnership (SLSP) to support public
health research and evidence-informed decision-making at the
public health unit level. Description: The
Partnership is built on a pre-existing infrastructure of 17
public health unit libraries. Four libraries, or "Hubs," were
selected to receive funding and a staff position to ensure all
health units in the province benefit from equitable access to a
library professional and a suite of resources. Now in its
seventh year, the Partnership works collaboratively with 23
health units across the province to access public health
resources, deliver comprehensive literature searches, and
provide library-related training and research support. The SLSP
cooperates to streamline library practices by facilitating peer
review, developing standardized products, and purchasing and
sharing resources to optimize value and reach. Outcomes: The
formative evaluation conducted by the funding agency in 2016
demonstrated that the SLSP met its objectives and is highly cost
effective. A recent scan of evidence review practices in public
health units also supports this assessment and highlights the
value and emerging role of the Partnership. Discussion: In 2018
the Partnership began an analysis of its services and procedures
to inform a five-year strategic plan. The SLSP continues to
evolve and adapt with the goal of strengthening EIDM practices
across client health units.
PP11. Taking the Pulse of
Our Clinicians
Janice Thompson, Anna
Mann & Melissa Paladines
William Osler Health System
Introduction:
Library surveys can demonstrate
the value of your services, resources, and library as place.
Creating a robust library survey and encouraging clinicians to
complete it will determine how much 'food for thought' you
receive. Description:
After researching and reviewing other library surveys, we
created our survey using SurveyMonkey. A link to our survey was
sent with every email interaction along with paper copies by our
library computers, or personally asking library users to
complete the survey. In addition, we used the incentive of a
draw for a gift card to encourage users to complete the survey.
After reviewing the results an action plan was created. We
disseminated the results through our library newsletter, social
media, created an infographic, and used quotes from the comments
on promotional material for National Medical Librarians Month. Outcomes: The survey
identified several collection gaps, highlighted the need to
increase our promotion for our e-books and how to access
resources off-site. Our survey provided us with a clear picture
of how our resources are being used, how the library as space is
being used, and provided us with many stories about how the
library has assisted our clinicians. Discussion: Our
library survey provided insight on the use of our resources and
services and provided us with a clear direction on where to
concentrate our marketing efforts. This was our first major
survey in 10 years and provided us with benchmark data and some
lessons for our next survey.
PP12. Health
Information Use After Graduation: Are We Preparing Our Students
for Professional Practice?
Betsy Williams, Barbara
Harvey & Christopher Kierkus
Grand Valley State University
Objective: This study aimed to determine what resources Grand
Valley State University (GVSU) alumni, who have graduated from a
health sciences program, utilize in clinical practice. The study
also assessed alumni viewpoints about the quality and usefulness
of those resources. A secondary goal of this study explored
alumni opinions of their educational experiences at GVSU in
relation to information literacy and library resources. Methods: The data for
this study was obtained through the use of a questionnaire
administered to alumni who had graduated with a degree in
athletic training (BS), nursing (BS, MS, DNP), physical therapy
(MPT and DPT), or physician assistant studies (MPAS). Results: We received
451 valid responses (12.8% response rate). PubMed, UpToDate, and
CINAHL were most frequently used for professional information
needs by all respondents, although there were variations across
disciplines. More than 85% of respondents were confident in
their skills in finding, evaluating, and applying published
research to practice, with variations between those with
undergraduate degrees and those with advanced degrees. Overall,
92.1% of the respondents felt GVSU prepared them for finding and
using information in professional practice. Professors were most
frequently cited in helping students prepare for their careers.
Conclusion: This
study provides insight into how resource utilization varies by
discipline and graduates' perceptions of their preparation to
become well-informed users of information in their profession.
The data gleaned from this study will inform conversations with
faculty members and decisions regarding resource acquisition to
help students transition from the academic environment to
professional practice.
PP13. One Question. Big
Impact
Kimberley Aslett
Southlake Regional Health Centre
Introduction: This case
study describes a program to collect quarterly responses from
library clients with a single emailed question, then to present
the results to management and email contacts, through graphic
reports and email tags, in order to increase awareness of
library services and impact. Methods: A series of client-feedback questions was
developed from a review of hospital documents and the strategic
plan. The questions were sent to clients from the previous
quarter, via Outlook, using voting buttons for responses. The
responses were compiled and presented in a graphic format to the
Director and as a graphic email tag for use by the solo
librarian. Results:
The questions sent to users got a very good response, from
60-70%, and the graphics of the responses were received
positively by management. The focus on only users is a
limitation; however, this also means that non-users are not
being sent surveys. No measure of awareness was done. Discussion: This
community hospital library lacked feedback/statistics that are
meaningful to stakeholders, most of whom are not familiar with
library metrics. Limitations on time and an awareness of survey
fatigue contributed to the decision to send a single question
via email, using a voting button for responses, to library users
on a quarterly basis. Questions were based on a review of the
hospital strategic plan and other resources. Very positive
responses were used in graphics for library promotion via email
tag and to management.
PP14. Creating Best Practice
LibGuides to Facilitate Students' Learning
Wendy Wu
Wayne State University
Introduction: The library subscribes to many e-textbooks,
Q-bank tools, and clinical resources for a pharmacy program to
facilitate students' learning and online examination practices.
Because these resources are included in various packages, making
them discoverable is crucial. This poster discusses on how to
deliver the selected resources to the students at the point of
need through LibGuides and collaboration with pharmacy
educators. Description:
The librarian identified required electronic textbooks, useful
clinical drug databases, and NAPLEX preparation tools and
created two LibGuides (Drug Information Timesaver and Pharmacy
Timesaver) which provide a quick and easy access to the
course-required or research-support materials. The Timesavers
were designed to be simple, concise, up-to-date, and easy to
find information. Resources were chunked and organized based on
their categories, functionalities, and course objectives.
Students use appropriate tools in Drug Information Timesaver to
find answers to clinical scenario questions, and access required
textbooks and databases along with Q-bank questions, etc.
through Pharmacy Timesaver. Short video tutorials on database
searching were created to facilitate self-study at the point of
need. In addition, board exam questions based on pharmacy
education competencies were sent to students who signed up the
topics for their online practice. Outcomes: The two
LibGuides were viewed more than 46 000 annually. The access to
the NAPLEX Online Question Bank increased four times. Students
expressed their appreciation for the librarian’s support. Discussion: The
LibGuides facilitate student learning and increase the usage of
library resources. The librarian will improve the Guides using
LibGuides statistics and Google Analytics.
PP15. Teaching
Drug Literature Searching Using YouTube Videos, Mini-Lecture and
Team-based Learning
Wendy Wu
Wayne State University
Introduction: This poster
will discuss the efforts of a liaison librarian to deliver a
flipped class on drug literature and PubMed searching
collaboratively with faculty so as to strengthen students'
ability to answer drug related inquiries and find scientific
research and clinical literature efficiently and effectively, to
develop core information competencies, and to actively engage
students in classroom for better learning outcomes. Description:
A lecture-based Medical Informatics course to about 100 new
pharmacy students was switched to a flipped class based on
students' course evaluation and preference. The lecture that
focused on drug monograph databases, PICO method, and effective
search skills were converted into mobile friendly videos and
LibGuides. The clinical-scenario-based homework became in-class
group activities. Students' comprehension of video content was
evaluated through an online quiz at the beginning of the class.
Then a mini lecture on literature searching and drug resources
was given prior to class activities to reinforce important
concepts. Applying the skills obtained, students scaffolded
class activities and submitted their group answers to Canvas.
Finding answers to clinical inquiries in drug databases and
scientific medical literature fosters students' critical
thinking and encourages them to apply the knowledge and
information in clinical settings. Retention of knowledge was
examined, and effectiveness of the course was assessed using
university assessment tools and an online survey.
PP16. Office Hours in
Academic Libraries
Katherine Miller &
Melissa Smith
University of British Columbia
In an effort to find
time-saving strategies and other efficiencies, and to support
more students/researchers, this poster will share some
experiences of two liaison librarians who are supporting
midwifery, nursing, and pediatrics offering consults via office
hours. Office hours are defined as a research consultation
session which is open to multiple researchers with various
research questions to meet with their liaison librarian. These
office hours include graduate students and researchers from
multiple health research areas conducting different levels of
comprehensive searching from class assignments to scoping
reviews. The office hours are available both in-person and
virtually. Best practices and lessons learned will be discussed.